• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from [...] outdoor crops The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? Spidex [...] don’ts in a nutshell Spidex, Phytoseiulus persimilis, is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s biological products are more vulnerable than ice cream, this requires a complex organization and the contribution [...] Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] Logistics Next, the mites are packed into different size bottles or sachets; ensuring enough oxygen for the journey to the growers. The packaging machines

• Trianum-P

  action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the root than [...] fungi get less chance to establish on the roots. Competition for nutrients Trianum-P takes away the source of nutrients that the pathogens need. The pathogens [...] of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Pack size 500 gram,

• Pollination checklist tomato

  n , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day. Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight during the dark winter period. Shade can [...] All the closed flowers must have bite marks. The closed flowers provide a precise picture of the situation. Flowers that are open for longer than one day

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with [...] Paysandisia archon. The name of the butterfly or moth doesn’t always tell you everything about the species’ dietary preferences. For example, the cabbage moth [...] active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family

• Gerbera

  About The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape [...] Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result [...] result of crossing the Gerbera jamesonii with another species from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida

• Swirski-Mite

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] effectively tackle whitefly Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  thrips control: always a good idea Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can [...] tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is compostable is a further advantage for users. After [...] Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer

• Thripor-I

  in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] in thrips control: always a good idea Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences The top ten pests in roses Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers [...] viruses. While the greenhouse whitefly transmits only a few viruses into vegetable and fruit crops, such as the tomato chlorosis virus, the greenhouse whitefly [...] transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus before